Panasonic G100 vs Samsung WB210

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was revealed 9 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G100 grades against the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G100 versus the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and WB210 is 81 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G100 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.